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Regional Open Houses

GO Transit Service Expansion November 2016

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Today

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Tomorrow: Modern, Integrated Network

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Metrolinx is embarking on a massive transformation of the existing GO rail system to provide:

• Four times the number of trips outside of weekday rush-hour periods, including evenings and weekends.

• Twice the number of trips during weekday rush-hour periods. • Line extensions to new communities.

GO Transit Expansion

• Bringing new transit options and new levels of service doesn’t come easy.

• Metrolinx is undertaking one of the largest infrastructure projects in North America.

• There is community-level disruption required to build a region-wide, integrated transit network.

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Infrastructure Needs for GO Expansion

What’s going on in your neighbourhood

• Expanding GO Service as part of a rapid transit network – Future 15-minute electrified service; currently half-hour in your area

• Infrastructure needed to provide this level of service – Add a 4th Track

– Widen 4 rail bridges

– Modify Danforth Station – Planning Study underway

– Build Electrification Infrastructure (e.g. overhead catenary system)

• New GO/SmartTrack stations announced – Don Yard/Unilever (between Cherry Street and Eastern Avenue)

– Gerrard (in the vicinity of Carlaw Avenue)

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Lakeshore East Service

TODAY FUTURE

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115 daily trips (between Don River and Scarborough GO Station)

408 daily trips

Service Planning and Phasing is still not complete

Beginning the Conversation

• First round of public meetings in February/March

• Ongoing briefings for local community groups such as the Danforth East Community Association and the Danforth Village Residents’ Association

• On the ground – face-to-face, door-to-door outreach by the local Community Relations Specialist

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Transit Project Assessment Process

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What Are We Assessing

Natural Environment Terrestrial, aquatic habitat and species Species of conservation concern Sensitive areas and features Stormwater Management

Socio-Economic Environment Land Use Property Air Quality Noise and Vibration Traffic and Transportation Utilities Electromagnetic

Interference/Electromagnetic Fields Cultural Environment Archaeological resources

Built Heritage resources Cultural Heritage landscapes

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GO Rail Network Electrification TPAP Study Area

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Electrification - Power Supply & Distribution

• Metrolinx and Hydro One are EA co-proponents

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Electrification - Overhead Contact System (OCS)

• The span between OCS supports ranges from 50 to 65 metres.

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Cantilevers: one foundation required Portals: two foundations required

Electrification - Bridge Modifications

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Location: Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA

Electrification - Pedestrian Bridges Reinforce or Replace

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Wallace Ave. Drury Lane

PAPE Mooregate Ave / Tara Ave

Electrification-Lakeshore East Corridor Traction Power Facilities

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Electrification – Stouffville Corridor Traction Power Facilities

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Electrification - Visual/Aesthetics

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Electrification - Tree/Vegetation Removals

Vegetation/Tree Removal may be required to : • Minimize the risk of tree limbs

falling on the track or overhead wires.

• Secure the safety of maintenance workers when working in an electrified environment.

• Maintain the safety of our customers and neighbours.

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Noise Assessment – Approach

• When building new infrastructure, Metrolinx models noise

• Noise modeling compares current noise levels to 2025 service levels

• Sensitive receptors are identified such as residences, hospitals, daycares etc.

• When noise is expected to increase >5dB at sensitive receptors, then mitigation is considered

• Mitigation could include noise walls, berms, rail dampeners etc.

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Lakeshore East Don River to Scarborough GO Station TPAP Study Area

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New 4th Track Location

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New track on south side between the Don River Bridge and Gerrard Street shifting to the north side between Pape Avenue and Scarborough GO Station.

New 4th Track - Bridge Modifications

Woodbine Ave. – Widen to the North Warden Ave. – Widen to the North

Danforth Ave. – Widen to the North Birchmount Rd. – Widen North Abutment 23

Construction Completed 2025

TPAP Completion (Tentative) Summer/Fall 2017

TPAP Notice of Commencement (Tentative) Winter/Spring 2017

Public Meetings November 2016

Prepare Draft EPR Fall 2016/Winter 2017

Completion of Environmental Impact Studies Underway

4th Track and Electrification - Next Steps

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Q & A

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